Close Your Ears

Hosted by Eric Hicks

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Mar 2025

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Close Your Ears podcast is a platform to discuss current/trending topics, promote rising businesses, artists, and events; while even spreading awareness about the good and sometimes bad things happening in our own back yard of the 717 area (Harrisburg,Pa). Close Your Ears is also an open platform meaning we’re about letting others voice their opinion and we encourage you to do it with us... Also it’s called Close Your Ears because you may not agree and or not like the opinions you may hear and we kingly ask in that manner you very much just CLOSE YOUR EARS !!!!

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March 21, 2025Episode 1831 hr 44 min

Gotham Knights: The RICO Episode Pt2 (feat. Abeezy)

In this episode its Icepick and Abeezy as they discuss the hottest trending topics in the hip hop world with another rico placed on gang members and executives and another rapper charged with the involvement of the of his rival. Where's the NCAA women's hype this march? Then we break down the first Mayoral public formal of the 2025 election for the Gotham City and Icepick kinda recants some early opinions about a particular candidate plus much more. #BessieColeman Music by Rickyy BabyyFollow host Facebook: @Lamont Erics, IG: @Cuzzinrick, X: @Icepick_CYE717, TikTok:@ CYE_717Email show about Ads, Sponsorship, Events, or bookings at Closeyourears1@gmail.comDonate to further the shows evolution and creating content to Cash App $Closeyourears2020

March 17, 2025Episode 18259 min

Step Out The Box pt2 (Feat. Amanda Pagan)

In this episode we're joined by returning guest Amanda Pagan; entrepreneur and founder of Step out The Box Non-Profit organization. A Harrisburg based organization that focuses on uniting the community and serving the community by providing events and programs based to help improve mindsets by healing, providing resources, sparking the entrepreneurial spirit in the youth. So, we revisit our first episode before she gives an update on the growth of the organization and after we break the ice with "ice breaker" questions, and we also introduce Amanda to our #BlackFacts#IdaBWells plus much music by Nevahh Low can be found on the self-titled YouTube channel.Follow the guest on Facebook: @StepOut TheBox, Tik Tok: @Stepoutthebox718, IG: @stepoutthebox718, YouTube: @stepouthebox, CashApp: $mydivineempire718, Website: Stepoutthebox-itav.org Follow the host on Facebook: @Lamont Erics IG: @Cuzzinrick X: @Icepick_CYE717, Tik Tok: @CYE_717Email the show about ads, sponsorship, or bookings at Closeyourears1@gmail.com. Also email for a free copy of Amanda's book "Within A Years' Time... 12 step: Self- help book" available on Amazon.com. https://www.amazon.com/Within-Years-Time-step-Self-help.

March 14, 2025Episode 1811 hr 5 min

The Trends Continued

This episode its just Icepick as he giving updates on the show and shares some disappointing information. Then it on trending topics such as Trump treating Canada like a little n*gga, a couple teenaged girls under attack in places you'd never expect; well at least one of the locations, you'd never expect and updates on previous trending stories plus much more. #BlackFacts #BreonnaTaylor Music by: Dynastie (on YouTube channel Dynastie)Email the show: Closeyourears1@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: @LamontErics, IG: @Cuzzinrick, TikTok: @CYE_717, X: @Icepick_CYE717Donate to help the show and more content evolve on Cash App: $Closeyourears2020

March 8, 2025Episode 1801 hr 23 min

The RickyyCentt Episode

This episode its just Icepick aka Ricky Cent of Harrisburg and boy did he show his IG & Tik Tok followers why he carries that handle as he eplains why he reposted his viral video exposing Harrisburg judge (Hanif Johnson) that was abusing his power against Icepick which in return Icepick trolled him to the point he ran down on Icepick as he was recording live in the parking talking about the him and with an old pennlive article certain skinny jean wearing damn near 50 year old predator (George Hand) who beat a pedo case due to techincalities but won't defeat Icepick online. We also take time to shout a few local scholars out in the New Jersey & Philadelphia area before taking it back to the 717 and breaking down a clip of Lancaster County Pa cops abusing and mishandling kids plus much more. Music by Rickyy Babyy #AssataShakurEmail the show: Closeyourears1@gmail.comFollow Host on Facebook: @Lamonts Eric IG: @Cuzzinrick Tik Tok: @CYE_717 X: @Icepick_CYE717

March 6, 2025Episode 1791 hr 19 min

U Better Join A Gang (Feat. ABeezy)

This episode we're back after an annual Icepick hospital check in after ep178 did me in lol... Abeezy and I discuss fraternities and their gang culture after a 20-year-old college student lost his life during frat hazing rituals and with the climate of the world today joining a gang may not be a bad idea, teachers preying on students sexually at an all-time high and the double standard that young men aren't victims, but young girls are. We also tackle sports, politics and I explain to young Beezy why Big Meech is a big deal in our culture plus much more. Music by: Rickyy Babyy (feat. YxngStriker) #DevilsPunchBowlEmail the show: closeyourears1@gmail.comFollow the Host(s) on IG: @Cuzzinrick & @abeezy1x, X:@Icepick_CYE717, TikTok: CYE_717 Facebook: @Eric Hicks or Lamont Erics

February 26, 2025Episode 1781 hr 59 min

Happy Birthday Ricky's Baby (feat. A Beezy)

This episode its father and son as Rickyy Babyy returns to talk trending viral clips, future content plans, and music. We're also of course discussing #BlackFacts, black shit, and why its time for action or silence from the black community. I would tell you more but i was tipsy celebrating with the birthday boy. So, pour up and press play. Music by: Rickyy Babyy #MalcolmX For booking, ads, or sponsorship info email: closeyourears1@gmail.comFollow the host on IG: @Cuzzinrick TikTok: @ CYE_717 X: @ Icepick_CYE717 &Subscribe to the YouTube Page @CYEthepodcastFollow Rickyy Babyy on IG: @ abeezymt

February 22, 2025Episode 1771 hr 30 min

The Re-Up episode

This episode its just Icepick as he reviews comments from previous episodes and revisits all nine episodes from Season5 thus far. We also dig into my night in Atlantic City, New Jersey from the fine food to good gambling. Then switch gears into trending topics such as the murder of Rober Brooks and planes continuing to malfunction, Black Facts and much more. Music by: Nevahh Low (Fakin shit) #JeanReneLacosteFollow host on IG: @Cuzzinrick TikTok: @CYE_717 X: Icepick_CYE717 contact for booking and ad info closeyourears1@gmail.com

February 18, 20251 hr 16 min

Cuzzin Is Buzzin (feat. Amber Henry)

This episode it's just Cuzzin Amber and Icepick. And we're starting off with a couple viral clips like the taco bell slap from hell to rich niggaz with too many babies or is it not your business ?? We also talk briefly on Trump, DEI, and technology taking over jobs. Then we wrap it up with a question: Why aren't couples wedding as much today ? #JebPowellEmail: closeyourears1 mail.com for info about being a guestFollow show host on IG @Cuzzinrick @amberhenry301SUBSCRIBE. RATE. COMMENT. SHARE

February 16, 2025Episode 1751 hr 47 min

I'll Eat Your F'in Kids !!! (Feat. Amber Henry & Roman Asum)

This episode we're rejoined by #CYE family Cousin Amber & my brother Roman Asum as we have a vibrant conversation as we dissect a few viral clips and revisit and few topics in previous episodes such as what makes a good leader and plus sized rights. Our conversation doesn't stop there; we delve into the intricacies of step-parenting unpacking the emotional toll it can take and exploring if it's truly a complex mental health issue or just another aspect of family life. Packed with insightful discussions, personal anecdotes, and thought-provoking questions, this episode is sure to engage and inspire a diverse audience. #TheChicagoDefender

February 14, 2025Episode 17448 min

Parade Day >Valentines Day

We're right back with another episode and it's just Icepick as i try to keep this one short and sweet. So, we are talking about parade day in Philly, why Valentine's Day has been trending and failed drug test for boxing champion Claressa Shields. We also take a moment to discuss a recent tragic local story in which a high school student athlete was gunned down allegedly in retaliation of murder he committed on Philadelphia legend Gillie The Kid's son. We kept it short yet its more not in the description so press play !!! Music by:Itee #EthelLPayne